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Tenex.Ai

Senior Security Researcher

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

As Senior Security Researcher, you'll study emerging adversary behavior, build the detections and ... Work with Detection Engineering, Forward Deployment, and Software Engineering to ship research ...

Optiv

Sr. Palo Alto Engineer | Remote, USA

Leawood, KS · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

Optiv is seeking a Sr. Palo Alto Engineer to join Optiv Security's 24x7x365 Security Operations Center as a member of the Advanced Fusion Center (AFC) team. The Optiv AFC line of business consists of ...

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Accenture

Senior Agentic Identity Security Manager

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We Are Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond, and recover along ... Specialist Forward Deployed Engineers focused on the emerging agentic AI identity stack, designing ...

Foresite

Cloud Security Engineer

Overland Park, KS · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

... constant senior oversight. * Strategic Communicator: You can translate deep technical ... Current Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer or professional security certifications. * Advanced ...

Foresite

Cloud Security Engineer

Overland Park, KS

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

... constant senior oversight. * Strategic Communicator: You can translate deep technical ... Current Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer or professional security certifications. * Advanced ...

Elevance Health

Senior Data Engineer

Overland Park, KS · Hybrid

$104K - $142K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Data Engineer serves as the technical lead and platform owner for the security data lake supporting Application Security, Vulnerability Management, and related cybersecurity functions.

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How much do senior security engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior security engineer in Kansas is $122,300.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,100.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a senior security engineer?

To thrive as a Senior Security Engineer, you need deep expertise in network security, risk assessment, incident response, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and certifications like CISSP or CEH are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and leadership abilities help you excel in complex security environments. These skills and qualifications are crucial to safeguard organizational assets and maintain robust defense against evolving cyber threats.

What is the difference between Senior Security Engineer vs Security Analyst?

AspectSenior Security EngineerSecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsCertifications like CISSP, CISA, CEH; Bachelor's or Master's in Cybersecurity or related fieldsCertifications like CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials; Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related fields
Work EnvironmentDesigning security systems, implementing security measures, leading security projectsMonitoring security alerts, analyzing threats, conducting security assessments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies, finance, healthcare for security infrastructure rolesCommon in various industries for threat detection and incident response

The main difference is that Senior Security Engineers focus on designing and implementing security solutions, while Security Analysts primarily monitor and analyze security threats. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in similar environments, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

What does a senior security engineer do?

A senior security engineer designs, implements, and manages security systems to protect an organization’s information assets. They analyze vulnerabilities, respond to security incidents, and develop policies to ensure compliance, often using tools like firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) platforms. They also mentor junior staff and may hold certifications such as CISSP or CISM.

How does a senior security engineer collaborate with other departments to enhance organizational security?

Senior Security Engineers frequently work cross-functionally, partnering with IT, software development, and compliance teams to implement security best practices and respond to incidents. They play a key role in conducting security reviews, advising on secure design, and leading incident response efforts. Effective communication and collaboration are essential, as these engineers often translate technical risks into business terms and provide guidance during audits or vulnerability assessments. This collaborative approach helps ensure comprehensive protection across all organizational assets.

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Infographic showing various Senior Security Engineer job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,300 per year, or $58.8 per hour.

Senior Communications Security Engineer

Shamrock Trading Corporation

Overland Park, KS • On-site

$113K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Shamrock Trading Corporation rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

About Shamrock Trading Corporation
Shamrock Trading Corporation is a family of brands that has been serving the transportation and logistics industries since 1986. Shamrock offers factoring solutions, export financing, third-party logistics, a fuel card program and trucking technology.
Shamrock's mission since the start has been to create value and success for our customers, our partners and our people. Strong ethics, dedication to our customers and close attention to the marketplace are critical to the success and growth of the Shamrock brands. Shamrock is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with multiple offices throughout the U.S. Overland Park is a great place to live, work and play, being conveniently located within driving distance of everything Kansas City has to offer. Housed within the heart of Overland Park, our offices include 4 gorgeous towers on the East and West sides of Metcalf Ave. With a heavy community presence and a winning culture, Shamrock is a great place to work in Overland Park!
Why You'll Love Working Here
Our award-winning culture is a testament to our commitment to growth, recognition and empowerment. From day one, we prioritize employees first, encouraging them to think and act like owners and providing endless opportunities for growth and self-development, both personally and professionally. Shamrock has been recognized as one of America's 2025 "Most Loved Workplaces" by Newsweek.
At Shamrock, we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need for a successful, long-term career here. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:
  • Training and Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents, and gym benefits
  • Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
  • Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO and fully paid time off opportunities to volunteer within your community

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications Security Engineer/Analyst to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of security controls across enterprise communication platforms. This role will focus primarily on email security, while also supporting modern collaboration technologies such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Slack.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional with deep expertise in secure messaging ecosystems, threat detection, data protection, and user behavior risk mitigation within communication channels.
What You'll Do
  • Email Security Leadership (Primary Focus)
    • Design, implement, and maintain enterprise email security.
    • Manage and tune:
    • Phishing and malware detection
    • Email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
    • Safe Links / Safe Attachments or equivalent controls
    • Lead incident response for phishing, BEC (Business Email Compromise), and email-based threats.
    • Develop and enforce policies for data loss prevention (DLP) within email systems.
    • Partner with SOC teams to improve email threat detection and response playbooks.
  • Collaboration & Communication Platform Security
    • Assess and secure communication tools including collaboration applications.
    • Define and implement security baselines, including:
    • External sharing controls
    • Guest access governance
    • Message retention and compliance policies
  • Monitor and mitigate risks related to:
    • Data leakage
    • Unauthorized file sharing
    • Shadow IT usage of communication tools
  • Threat Detection & Response
    • Develop detection use cases for communication-based threats across SIEM/SOAR platforms.
    • Analyze logs and telemetry from messaging platforms for suspicious activity.
    • Conduct threat hunting focused on social engineering and communication channel abuse.
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance
    • Align communication security controls with frameworks and policies.
    • Support audits and compliance requirements related to secure communications and data protection.
    • Perform risk assessments on new messaging/collaboration tools before adoption.
  • User Awareness & Enablement
    • Collaborate with security awareness teams to reduce phishing susceptibility.
    • Provide guidance on secure usage of collaboration tools.
    • Help design simulations and metrics-driven improvement programs.

What You'll Bring
  • 5-8+ years in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on email or messaging security.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 security stack (Defender for Office 365, Purview, Exchange Online Protection).
  • Experience with collaboration platforms security (Teams, Slack, Zoom).
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Email protocols and authentication (SMTP, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
  • Phishing/BEC attack techniques
  • DLP and information protection
  • Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk) and alert tuning.
  • Ability to analyze and respond to real-world attacks with minimal supervision.

What Will Set You Apart
  • Experience with email filtering products.
  • Experience with cloud security platforms (Azure, AWS, and GCP).
  • Experience building automation or response workflows.
  • Strong analytical and threat detection mindset
  • Deep understanding of social engineering attack vectors
  • Ability to translate risk into actionable controls
  • Cross-team collaboration and communication skills
  • Reduction in phishing click rates and successful compromises
  • Improved detection and response time for email-based threats
  • Secure adoption and governance of collaboration platforms
  • Audit/compliance readiness for communication systems

Apply Today!
We're so excited to connect with you! If you want to work with forward-thinking people in an award-winning culture, submit your application today.
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Having trouble submitting your application? Contact us at Recruiting@shamrocktradingcorp.com for support.

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